Faith Circle Podcast

Episode 9 of Flames of Fitnah - exploring Imām al-Bukhārī’s Kitāb al-Fitan in Brisbane!

Episode 8 of Flames of Fitnah - exploring Imām al-Bukhārī’s Kitāb al-Fitan in Brisbane!

Episode 7 of Flames of Fitnah - exploring Imām al-Bukhārī’s Kitāb al-Fitan in Brisbane!

Episode 6 of Flames of Fitnah - exploring Imām al-Bukhārī’s Kitāb al-Fitan in Brisbane!

Episode 5 of Flames of Fitnah - exploring Imām al-Bukhārī’s Kitāb al-Fitan in Brisbane!

Episode 4 of Flames of Fitnah - exploring Imām al-Bukhārī’s Kitāb al-Fitan

This week, as we continue Kitāb al-Fitan, we turn to a critical topic:Rebellion. Khurūj. Obedience to rulers.Voices are rising. Emotions are high. And without Prophetic guidance, the lines start to blur…“Is obedience to rulers unconditional?”“Is opposing the ruler rebellion?”“Where is the line between principled political resistance… and reckless chaos that destroys more than it reforms?”These are not distant questions.They are urgent, unfolding before us in real time — especially as we witness the pain of Palestine, and confront the complicity of our governments. 🇵🇸 This is a conversation we cannot afford to avoid.

Episode 2 of Flames of Fitnah - exploring Imām al-Bukhārī’s Kitāb al-Fitan in Brisbane!

When truth blurs, voices clash, and the world feels unsteady — where do you turn?We return to the timeless guidance of the Prophet ﷺ. Step into Imām al-Bukhārī’s Kitāb al-Fitan — where every narration cuts through the noise, anchoring you with clarity, conviction, and direction in times of trial.

CLOSEST CONNECTIONS FINALE‼️What if your entry into Jannah… was delayed—or even denied—because of how you treated those next door?🏘️The Prophet ﷺ emphasised good treatment of neighbours again and again… so much so that the Companions thought they would be given a share of inheritance! Yet today, we can live side by side for years, without knowing their names, their struggles, or their rights over us. 💔This session is a wake-up call. Join us for the final session on Adab Al Mufrad, as Ustadh Zareef uncovers:• The collection of Hadith on our weighty responsibility to our neighbours• Practical ways to live thi...

In the next chapter of Adab al-Mufrad, we turn to one of the weightiest trusts Allah places in our hands: our children. Will your parenting be a means to Allah’s mercy? Or a neglected amanah you will be held to account for?

Imam al-Bukhari begins with a powerful opening: the virtues of daughters. Discover how these teachings reshape an entire ummah’s understanding of girls and women. ❤️

A class for parents, future parents, and all of us entrusted with guiding the next generation.

Your family ties aren’t random — they’re connected to Allah Ar-Raḥmān Himself.

A means to Jannah.

A cause for increased provision.

A test of who you really are.

But what does it actually look like to maintain them in real life? What is the difference between true connection and simple reciprocation? How do we navigate difficulty in family relationships?

Join us as we unpack the depth of silat ar-raḥim — beyond culture, beyond assumptions.

Our parents hold a station unlike any other — their love, sacrifice, and guidance shape our very lives. This Faith Circle class draws from Al-Adab Al-Mufrad to explore the unmatched virtues of mothers, the weighty station of fathers, and the delicate balance of our obligations toward them. ⚖️ 💙Discover:

These Ḥadīth guide us through the weighty obligation of Birr al-Wālidayn — a sacred responsibility that carries the lays...

Awakening the Oblivious Sleepers to the Seasons of Life (Tanbih an-Naa’im Al-Ghamr Alaa Mawasim Al-Umar)” by Ibn Al-Jawzi. A short text that gives specific advice from the Quran and Sunnah to people across the life span - Childhood/Parenting, Youth, Adulthood, Old Age, Decrepitude.

Taught by Dr. Zohair Abdul Rahman

Khutbah by Dr Zohair: Until Next Time — Bidding Farewell to Ramadan

“Awakening the Oblivious Sleepers to the Seasons of Life (Tanbih an-Naa’im Al-Ghamr Alaa Mawasim Al-Umar)” by Ibn Al-Jawzi. A short text that gives specific advice from the Quran and Sunnah to people across the life span - Childhood/Parenting, Youth, Adulthood, Old Age, Decrepitude.

Taught by Dr. Zohair Abdul Rahman

Kuraby Masjid, 21 Feb 2026

The Surah that inspired the heart of an African King 👑

It was Ja’far Ibn Abi Talib who recited these verses in the halls of the court of Najashi that turned his heart to the Muslims.

“That is Jesus son of Mary, a true word regarding what they differ on” (Surah Maryam)

Surah Ra'd - Kahf

In the wake of the recent tragedy in Bondi, and in recognition of the courage shown by Ahmed Al Ahmed, this khutba offers a moment of reflection during challenging times for all Australians.

This Thursday we will be returning to our series through the Quran! Picking up where we left off.

We’ll be covering Surah Yunus, Hud and Yusuf. These are the Surahs the Prophet said gave him grey hairs.

These are very theology heavy surahs that focus on faith vs skepticism along with a beautiful telling of the story of Yusuf.

Part 3 – Salahuddin👑

The Final

Last week we learnt from Ustadh Zareef that to liberate our holy lands, each of us has a part to play 🌍✨. Our role begins with creating and fostering an environment that inspires the ummah—guiding and nurturing our future generations 🌱.

After the Qadr of Allah ﷻ, Salahuddin did not liberate Al-Quds alone, but with an ummah that shared his vision. 🤝

And this week, from Ustadh Saarim:

Salahuddin’s consolidation of power in Egypt and Syria, the Battle of H...

Ustadh Zareef will take us through a session aimed at the heart of what true revival looks like.👑

This time, we explore:

• Fractured but Rebuilding: the ummah in Salahuddin’s youth - divided, strained, yet quietly preparing for a turning point.

• Driven by Purpose: the sincerity and depth of those who shaped him and walked with him.

• Cancel Culture? Would we have handed Salahuddin the reins of leadership today, or are we so quick to judge and would dismiss him before his rise?

• Practical Act...

We begin our new mini-series on Salahuddin Al-Ayyubi — the liberator of Jerusalem

Why study history? When we trace the rise and fall of nations, the character of leaders, patterns of victory and defeat, and how Allah’s decree unfolds across time — we are reflecting on the āyāt kawniyyah: signs of Allah written in the world and in the events that shaped our Ummah.

•⁠ ⁠The Virtues of the Holy Land: reconnecting our hearts to Palestine, Jerusalem, and Masjid Al-Aqsa

•⁠ ⁠The First Crusade

•⁠ ⁠The Zengid Dynasty: The spark and preparation...

Jumuah khutba 14 Nov 2025

This week will be crossing over 1/3 of the Quran alhamdulillah! We will be going through Surah Anfaal and Surah Tawbah inshallah. These two surahs speak about two of the most important moments in the Seerah - the Battle of Badr and the Conquest of Makkah. And of course, a deeply personal and moving story of tawbah (redemption) for Ka’b Ibn Maalik.

We are slowing down our pace just a bit, so it is an opportunity for people to catch up with the Utruja challenge as well! This week, it will be just to th...

Surah Ma’idah, An’aam, A’raaf

This week, we’ll finish Sūrah Āli ʿImrān and begin our journey through *Juz’ 4–6*, exploring the signs of guidance, justice, and divine witness.

A beautiful ḥadīth is narrated relating to this section of our pre-reading:

> ʿAbdullāh ibn Masʿūd (RA) said: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said to me, “Recite Sūrat an-Nisāʾ.”I asked, “Shall I recite to you what was sent down to you?”He replied, “I love to hear it from someone else.”

> So I recited until I reached the verse: ‘How then will it be when We bring from every peopl...

“Recite the two brightly illuminated chapters — Surat al-Baqarah and Āl ʿImrān — for on the Day of Resurrection, they will come as two clouds, or two shades, or two flocks of birds pleading for their companions.” (Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 804)Today we kick off our journey into Signs, starting with Juz 1–3.

New Series! Quran Cover-to-Cover!

In this introductory session, we discuss:

• What it means to become a Companion of the Qur’an

• The Power of the Qur’an on the Human Heart ❤️

• Principles of Tadabbur al-Qur’an (deep reflection)

• The theory of Maqāṣid Suwar (the objectives of each Sūrah)

Part 3 of 3. Last time, we explored the wisdom of avoiding discord over valid differences of opinion in acts of ʿIbādah. This week, Imam Uzair dives into the rest of the Departments in detail

When the truth is blurred, what path will guide us? Without a firm compass, society unravels into chaos and relativism.“The people of the earth are in greater need of the Messenger’s message than rain from the sky, light from the sun that illuminates the darkness…” (Ibn al-Qayyim, As-Sawāʿiq)🌟 We’ll uncover:•⁠ ⁠2 types of Guidance – Irshād (instruction) & Tawfīq (divine aid)•⁠ ⁠How the modern world collapses without commitment to a singular, ultimate truth•⁠ ⁠Powerful etiquettes of duʿāʾ•⁠ ⁠Linguistic treasures of Ṣirāṭ al-Mustaqeem

From the chants of the crowd to the spirit in the streets, Sunday’s march echoed a truth: every effort matters, and true success comes only from Allah. You alone we worship, and You alone we ask for help. This week, we'll explore:•⁠ ⁠Reflections from the weekend’s protest•⁠ ⁠The linguistic secrets of this āyah — word order, repetition, singular vs. plural•⁠ ⁠The psychology of ‘ibādah – how love, humility & motivation shape worship•⁠ ⁠7 keys of Tawakkul from Ibn al-Qayyim•⁠ ⁠How ‘ibādah + isti‘ānah together define true servanthood

“The Day when they shall rise from their graves, nothing will be hidden from God. To whom does the kingdom belong today? To God, the One, the Supreme.” (Qur’an 40:16)In this Faith Circle, we uncover the next ayah of Sūrah al-Fātiḥah — Māliki Yawm al-Dīn.We’ll explore:•⁠ Two ⁠qirāʾāt: malik vs mālik, and the wisdoms in their combining•⁠ ⁠Accountability and the moral order•⁠ ⁠Allah’s all-encompassing justice•⁠ ⁠⁠True ownership of time

“The Most Merciful shows mercy to those who show mercy. Show mercy to those on earth and the One in heaven will show mercy to you.” (Jāmiʿ al-Tirmidhī, 1924)We’ll dive into:•⁠ ⁠The Name Allah— encompassing all His Perfect Names and Attributes.•⁠ ⁠⁠Divine Mercy vs Deism — why Allah’s Lordship is never distant.•⁠ ⁠⁠Rubūbiyyah & Duʿāʾ — relying on the One who governs all affairs.•⁠ ⁠⁠Raḥmān & Raḥīm — linguistic roots, key distinctions•⁠ ⁠⁠An Epistemic Dimension — embodying mercy as a way of knowing Allah more deeply.

Alhamdulillāhi Rabbil ʿĀlamīn isn’t just praise — it’s the foundation of a theocentric worldview.In a godless culture of self-glorification, secular gratitude, and materialistic obsession, this ayah reclaims:

This week, we move to the Basmalah — adorning our recitation by beginning in Allah’s Name, seeking His mercy, and welcoming blessing. We’ll explore:•⁠ ⁠Is the Basmala part of Surah al-Fātiḥah?•⁠ ⁠The name Allah — proper noun or derived?•⁠ ⁠Raḥmān and Raḥīm — what’s the difference, and why does it matter?•⁠ ⁠How starting in Allah’s

“…It is as though God has chosen the initial word of His Book to be a testament to His tolerance and kindness. But what, then, does one commence with the Basmalah? Every pursuit, every endeavor, every act of obedience.”

This Thursday, we’re diving deep into the Isti’adha and Basmalah! Our aim is to move beyond routine and ritual, and truly uncover these powerful gateways to Surah Fatiha.

Encapsulated within these brief but profound phrases lies a complete worldview, mirroring the very first command given to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ...

This series will offer an in-depth tafseer of each verse, as well as a broad look at the themes presented in the greatest piece of revelation ever sent down to mankind.Dr Zohair taught this class 15 years ago, as his first Halaqa series. It is very near and dear to him and has remained his favourite topic. Here are some reasons why:

How do we respond to the most recent ceasefire by drawing lessons from the Battle of the Trench and the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah? What does activism look like in Islam, and three guiding principles of sacred activism as we move forward in our efforts for a free Palestine